Oppenheimer
takes home seven awards, including "Best Picture," while German
artists come up empty-handed, despite a German-language film securing victory.
A quick overview of the winners at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood.
"And
the Oscar goes to..." echoed seven times last night for
"Oppenheimer." Director Christopher Nolan dominated with his
historical drama, claiming the most coveted award for Best Picture.
Nolan must
be particularly delighted by this personal triumph. It took him eight attempts,
but he finally secured the Oscar.
Here are the key winners of the Oscars 2024:
Best
Picture: "Oppenheimer"
Best
International Film: "The Zone of Interest" (United Kingdom)
Best
Director: Christopher Nolan for "Oppenheimer"
Best
Actress: Emma Stone in "Poor Things"
Best Actor:
Cillian Murphy in "Oppenheimer"
Best
Supporting Actress: Da'Vine Joy Randolph in "The Holdovers"
Best
Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr. in "Oppenheimer"
Best
Cinematography: Hoyte van Hoytema for "Oppenheimer"
Best
Editing: Jennifer Lame for "Oppenheimer"
Best
Original Screenplay: "Anatomy of a Case" by Justine Triet
Best Music:
Ludwig Göransson for "Oppenheimer"
Best Song:
Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell for "What Was I Made For" in
"Barbie"
Best
Animated Film: "The Boy and the Heron"
Stone
clinches her second Oscar, and Murphy claims the Best Actor title.
Irish actor
Cillian Murphy won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in
"Oppenheimer." The 47-year-old was recognized for his outstanding
performance in the film.
Emma Stone
was honored as Best Actress for her role in the quirky Frankenstein adaptation
"Poor Things." A moved Stone exclaimed, "Oh man, this is truly
overwhelming" upon receiving her award. She acknowledged the other
nominees, Lily Gladstone, Annette Bening, Sandra Hüller, and Carey Mulligan,
expressing gratitude for the shared experience and hoping for more
collaborations. This marks Stone's second Oscar win.
Best International Film: "Zone of Interest"
"The
Zone of Interest," a Holocaust film, received the award for Best
International Film. The German entry "Das Lehrerzimmer" by İlker
Çatak and the Japanese nominee "Perfect Days" by Wim Wenders left
empty-handed. However, "The Zone of Interest," featuring Sandra
Hüller in the lead role, was recognized. The historical drama is a British
production but filmed in the German language.
Director
Triet thanks Sandra Hüller for Best Original Screenplay
Director
Justine Triet won the Best Original Screenplay award for "Anatomy of a
Case." She humorously mentioned overcoming her midlife crisis with the
Oscar and thanked the film's cast, particularly Sandra Hüller.
Robert
Downey Jr. held the first Oscar of the evening for "Oppenheimer." The
58-year-old actor was awarded Best Supporting Actor for his role as Lewis
Strauss, the antagonist to the main character J. Robert Oppenheimer. It is his
first Oscar, despite two previous nominations.
For the
first time in decades, Sandra Hüller is the first German to be nominated for an
Oscar as Best Actress.
The first Oscar of the night
Da'Vine Joy
Randolph won the Best Supporting Actress for "The Holdovers." In a
touching speech, she thanked "all the women who supported her,"
including film producer Barbara Broccoli. Addressing the audience, the
37-year-old said, "I appreciate you recognizing me."
The most political speech
With the
film "20 Days in Mariupol," director Mstyslaw Tschernow won the Oscar
for Best Documentary. It marked the first Oscar ever awarded to Ukraine.
Tschernow expressed his wish never to have had to make this film, stating,
"I can't change the story." He emphasized the collective effort to ensure
the correct recording of history, asserting that the truth should prevail and
the people of Mariupol, along with those who sacrificed their lives, should
never be forgotten.
The quirkiest moment
"Poor Things" secured multiple Oscars throughout the evening, including Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Production Design, and Best Costume Design. For the latter award, host Jimmy Kimmel brought a (almost) naked wrestler, John Cena, onto the stage.
Host Kimmel stands up to Trump
Oscar host
Jimmy Kimmel reprimanded Donald Trump during the show after the former
president insulted the comedian on social media as a poor host. Kimmel
responded, "Well, thank you, President Trump. Thanks for watching; I'm
surprised you're still here – shouldn't you be in jail by now?"
The Oscars
are not only the biggest and most important event of the year for filmmakers
but also for fashion designers. Their glamorous, elegant, and sometimes
extravagant creations are showcased on the red carpet outside the Dolby Theatre
by the stars.
